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Product Overview

The Orange Drain Plug for Spills is a 12-inch diameter polyurethane plug with a removable eyebolt, the largest size available in the UltraTech floor drain plug line. At 32 lbs, this heavy-duty safety orange plug delivers maximum sealing force for the biggest round floor drains found in petroleum refineries, power generation facilities, and heavy industrial processing plants. The removable eyebolt is essential for safe mechanical handling at this weight, accommodating chain hoists, overhead cranes, or heavy-duty hooks for deployment and retrieval. Its safety orange color provides unmistakable visibility, ensuring all personnel can immediately identify plugged drains across large facility floor areas.

Technical Specifications

SKU A2121-PLUG12U
Diameter 12 inches
Material Polyurethane with removable eyebolt
Color Safety Orange
Weight 32 lbs
Manufacturer UltraTech
Quantity 1 Plug
Application Floor drain spill containment
Compliance EPA stormwater regulations
Shipping Ships free to lower 48 states

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Feature Storm Drain Cover Seal Deluxe Drain Cover Drain Filter Insert Floor Drain PlugThis Product Pipe Sock Trench Drain Boom
Best For Blocking storm drain inlets during spills Heavy-duty drain sealing with vehicle traffic Filtering oil & sediment from stormwater Sealing indoor floor drains during spills Filtering oil from outfall pipe discharge Absorbing oil from trench drain channels
Protection Type Complete drain blockage — watertight seal Complete drain blockage — heavy-duty seal Oil absorption + sediment filtration Complete drain blockage — expandable seal Oil absorption at pipe outlet Passive oil absorption in channel
Installation Place over drain — no tools needed Place over drain — no tools needed Drop into catch basin frame — under 60 sec Press into drain opening — expands to fit Slide over pipe + cinch drawstring Place in channel — secure with rebar
Drain Location Outdoor storm drain inlets Outdoor storm drain inlets Outdoor catch basins Indoor floor drains Outfall discharge pipes Trench & channel drains
Vehicle Traffic Rated No vehicle traffic No vehicle traffic N/A — sits below grate N/A — sits inside drain N/A — attaches to pipe N/A — sits in channel
Reusable ✓ Yes — clean & redeploy ✓ Yes — clean & redeploy Replace media when saturated ✓ Hundreds of deployments Replace when saturated Replace when saturated
Regulatory Support CWA, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC CWA, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC NPDES, SWPPP, CGP, MS4 BMPs SPCC, NPDES, SWPPP NPDES, SWPPP, CWA BMPs NPDES, SWPPP, CWA BMPs
Available Sizes 12″–54″ round & square 18″–48″ round 48×36 & 60×60 inserts 2″–12″ diameter 8″, 12″, 16″ diameter 3″ dia × 8 ft long
Free Shipping ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US
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Regulatory Compliance & Standards

This product supports compliance with the following regulations:

Helps Meet EPA Supports Environmental Protection Agency spill response requirements
SPCC Plan Support Supports Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure requirements (40 CFR 112)
NPDES Support Supports National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance

Expert Insights

The 12-inch drain plug is the largest and heaviest in the UltraTech line, designed for the most demanding industrial drain sealing applications where maximum containment area is required. At 32 lbs, mechanical handling is mandatory, and facilities should plan their spill response procedures to include appropriate lifting equipment pre-staged near 12-inch drain locations. The massive weight of this plug provides exceptional seal pressure, making it highly effective against fluid head pressure during large-volume spill events at refineries and chemical plants. Due to the specialized nature of 12-inch drains, these facilities typically require documented SPCC plans with specific provisions for each drain point, including designated plug storage locations and response protocols.
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Orange Drain Plug for Spills 12-In. Dia. 1/Plug | Floor Drain Plug for Spill Response

Why Floor Drain Plugs Are Essential

Indoor floor drains connected to the sanitary sewer or storm system are a primary pathway for spilled chemicals and petroleum to leave a facility. SPCC plans and OSHA spill response procedures require the ability to seal floor drains during spill events to prevent pollutant discharge. Floor drain plugs deliver instant, tool-free drain sealing that meets regulatory requirements for indoor spill containment.

Who Buys Floor Drain Plugs

EHS managers, spill response teams, facility maintenance supervisors, safety coordinators, and procurement teams at manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, automotive shops, fleet maintenance operations, food processing plants, and any industrial facility with floor drain connections to the sewer system.

Purchased by EHS managers, spill response coordinators, facility maintenance supervisors, and safety directors. All products backed by AbsorbentsOnline’s 40+ years of industrial safety expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Orange Drain Plug for Spills 12-In. Dia. 1/Plug

What size drain does the 12-inch orange plug fit?

It fits standard 12-inch diameter round floor drains in heavy industrial environments.

How heavy is the 12-inch drain plug?

It weighs 32 lbs and requires mechanical lifting equipment for safe handling.

Is this the largest drain plug available?

Yes, 12 inches is the largest floor drain plug in the UltraTech product line.

What lifting equipment is recommended?

Chain hoists, overhead cranes, or heavy-duty hooks attached to the eyebolt.

Can this handle petroleum spill containment?

Yes, polyurethane provides excellent resistance to petroleum products and chemicals.

Why Customers Choose AbsorbentsOnline

Facilities, field crews and government buyers have ordered from us since 1985.

Cross-Reference Guide

The Orange 12-Inch Drain Plug (A2121-PLUG12U) by UltraTech is the largest available size and cross-references with these common industry part numbers and equivalents.

  • UltraTech 2121
  • UltraTech PLUG12U
  • 12-inch polyurethane floor drain plug with eyebolt
  • Compatible with most 12-inch round floor drain openings

Verify drain diameter before ordering. This is the largest size available. For smaller drains, plugs are available from 2-inch through 10-inch in the UltraTech orange line.